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Suzuki All New Access 125 vs Honda Activa 125

Both Suzuki Access 125 and Honda Activa 125 are very
closely matched in terms of specs. but hang-on, there is a winner.

Important Bits:

Suzuki All New
Access 125

Honda Activa 125

(On Road price (Mumbai) (approx.
figures)

Drum Brake Variant

₹ 66,950

Disk Brake Variant ₹ 70844

Drum Brake Variant

₹ 69,500

Disc Brake Variant

₹72,000

Engine Displacement (CC)

124 cc

124.9cc

Power (PS@rpm)

8.6 bhp @ 7000 rpm

(8.52 bhp) @6500 rpm

Real World Mileage

50-55 kmpl

50-55 kmpl

Kerb Weight

102 kgs.

108 kgs.

Access 125 2017 vs Honda Activa 125 BS IV Video:

Pricing &
Features:

The All New Suzuki
Access 125 retails at ₹66,950 for the Drum variant and ₹70,844 for the Disc variant (both on-road
prices). It has seen a complete redesign for this year. Honda Activa 125 on the
other hand retails at around ₹69,500 for the Drum + Alloy Wheel variant and ₹72,000
for the Disc + Alloy variant (both on-road prices).

Prominent changes in the
Access include a complete redesigned retro-styled look, Chrome Head Lamp cover
which helps not only in styling but ensures long spread of the headlight. Additionally,
some well thought of Suzuki features that come in handy. Although the Activa 125
does come with an Automatic Headlamp on (AHO) but we believe that it doesn’t
add much value.

One important point to
mention here is the Access weighs 102 Kgs. While the Activa 125 weighs 108 Kgs.
This difference in the two scooters translates to a better P2W ratio and better
fuel economy for the Access. Remember, weight is always the killer.

Build Quality &
Refinement:

Both Scooters are well
built and are refined though the Suzuki Access does feel like a better finished
product of the two.

The Activa 125 has a
full metal body while the Suzuki Access claims it does but it is not, however,
that is in no way a deal-breaker.

Performance:

Both Scooters are very
evenly matched, Access sports a new SEP BSIV engine while the Activa 125 sports
a HET BSIV engine. Both are reliable and are based on proven platforms but in
our tests the Access came out to be the better performer in terms of slightly
better acceleration and better refined of the two.

Both return similar
Average per litre however, Suzuki does claim a higher return and can even do so
but all this largely depends on the individuals riding style.

Comfort &
Ergonomics:

This is where the New
Suzuki Access 125 really shines and by far it a very well thought of, practical
scooter (as they say, devil is in the details). Suzuki did think a lot in terms
of the user. For eg. It now sports a new and improved longer seat and floor
board, both help in comfort and carrying the extra grocery that mum ordered you
to get from the supermarket.

The luggage compartment
is also slightly larger and the largest in its segment. It has a well thought of front pocket which
can even hold a water bottle but it is mainly for mobile phones, also comes
with an optional charging point. One push central locking system works really
well because you don’t have to remove the key every time you want to open the
seat. It is an extremely convenient and well thought of feature.

Both Access and Activa
come with a combination of Digital + Analogue meter.

Handling & Ride
Quality:

Both Scooters are well
made, ride really well and quality is good. The engine on the Suzuki Access
felt more refined, smooth and quicker off the mark in our tests.

Reliability &
After Sales Service:

Both scooters are
extremely reliable thanks to their Japanese lineage and the after-sales service
is pretty well established throughout the country.

Verdict:

Both scooters are very
evenly matched however, we will pick the Suzuki Access owing to slightly better
engine performance, it is also cheaper than the comparable Activa 125 model by
roughly ₹ 2500. (Alloy Wheels + Electric start + Drum Brake). But really
the difference for us was the practicality, performance and reliability of the
Access. All this does not justify the additional ₹
2500 you pay for the Activa.